We are Just Keeping Up with The Local Calendar

We don’t have a lot new to report in this Local Calendar. Besides, we are on our way for a few days in not-so-sunny Florida, but we want you to keep on eating local. Without much updates, we still want you to know there’s local food to be had and there’s several ways to get it.

Need to know what this time of year tastes like, see here. Want to know what winter generally tastes like, see here. Need some tips on how to “winter market”, see here. See below for what’s in season and where to find it.

WHAT TO BUY NOW

Not much need to modify last week’s report. The snow and the cold means you will like see some but less greens: rocket (a/k/a arugula), chard, spinach or lettuces. There should be plenty of onions, root crops (radishes, beets, rutabagas, carrots, celery root, sunchokes), potatoes, hard squash, cabbages and apples. All winter you will find micro-greens/sprouts and mushrooms.

Saturday – December 11

Woodstock – We learned of this market when we went out to McHenry to give a talk. At the Extension Office/Farm Bureau office in Woodstock (1102 McConnell Road), this market promises pastured meats, winter produce and other fun stuff 9 AM – 12 PM through December.

Chicago/Ravenswood – Winter market associated with Faith in Place at the First Free Evangelical Church – 12 PM – 3 PM

Chicago/Glenwood (Rogers Park) – This well received, new market goes indoors with sausages, apples, and more including organic produce. The market will continue to accept Master Card and Visa and is extending our Market for All matching fund program for Link/SNAP guests. The Glenwood Sunday Market is located at the intersection of Glenwood & Morse Avenue (1400W-6900N) in Rogers Park, conveniently located at the Morse “L” stop. 9am -2pm